Deputy General Counsel

4 weeks ago

Hempstead, New York, United States Association TRENDS Full time

About Hofstra University:

Hofstra University is a nationally recognized institution, committed to preparing students for the challenges of tomorrow. As a leading private university on Long Island, New York, we foster a community of talented professionals dedicated to the betterment of humankind.

The work we do at Hofstra supports the education and well-being of our students, and the workforce of the future. We are dedicated to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diverse academic community of students, faculty, staff, and administrators respectful of the contributions and dignity of each of its members.

We especially encourage women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply.

Position Title:

Deputy General Counsel

School/Division:

Legal Affairs

Full Time/Part Time:

Full-Time

Description:

The Deputy General Counsel plays a key role in providing timely and thoughtful legal advice to the University on a broad range of legal issues, including athletics, labor and employment, litigation, education and nonprofit law, tax, risk, compliance and regulatory, intellectual property, contract review, drafting and negotiation, development, gifts and estates, real estate, research and technology transfer, civil rights laws, student discipline and other student affairs, faculty governance, immigration, and information technology, data security and data privacy.

The incumbent must be able to contribute to the overall work product of a relatively small legal team and requires the ability to work efficiently and proactively on a wide variety of legal matters; to organize, oversee and manage multiple projects and prioritize University needs in a dynamic environment; and to delegate efficiently both internally and externally to balance workloads of the Office and each staff member.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Assists the General Counsel in providing legal counsel and strategic decision-making support to University administrators on all legal matters pertinent to an independent, private higher education institution with a wide array of academic programs.

Advises and provides recommendations regarding policy and procedure changes based on current case law and applicable statutory and regulatory framework, and assists the University in the development, preparation and review of related policies and procedures, with the ability to communicate clearly legal implications of policy and business decisions.

Supervises day-to-day affairs of the Office of General Counsel with agility and in a manner that supports the University's strategic mission and goals effectively, while also sustaining motivation and the unity of the team.

Demonstrates skills of listening, influence, and diplomacy.

Builds, cultivates, and maintains relationships across the various constituent administrative units, schools, their faculties, and academic administration.

Performs exceptional legal research, analysis, and writing; drafts and reviews legal memoranda, litigation documents, contracts, leases, and other legal documents and instruments; oversees office file management.

Displays a solutions-oriented approach to legal problem solving; assists in identifying and monitoring potential legal issues, and in developing solutions that reduce risk.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

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